The Big “C” The number one killer of horses is colic. Colic is not a disease, but rather a combination of signs that alert us to abdominal pain in the horse. Colic can range from mild to severe, but it should never be ignored. Many of the conditions that cause colic can become life threatening […]
Beet Pulp: Facts & Myths You hear about owners feeding beet pulp to their underweight, aging, or “hard keeper” horses. You see fellow boarders at the barn scooping it into buckets for soaking. But what is this stuff, and does your horse need it? Below are 11 commonly asked questions about this byproduct of the […]
Winter Hauling Tips With proper planning for winter trailering, you can keep your horses (and yourself) safe and healthy. You’re driving a loaded horse trailer in winter despite rain, snow, ice, and a low wind chill factor. Why? Unfortunately, schedules for breeding, competition, and sale require that horses be transported in all seasons and weather […]
Horse owners who hear of a condition called choke may instantly think of not being able to breathe and the Heimlich maneuver. However, choke in horses is a bit of a misnomer as it refers to an esophageal obstruction instead of a tracheal obstruction in humans. This blog will talk about why choke happens, how […]
Are you looking for little treat for your 4 legged friends (or 2 legged horse friends)? Try making these simple horse treats that they are sure to love! Oatmeal Carrot Crunchy Treat 1 cup dry oatmeal 1 cup flour 1 cup chopped carrots 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon sugar 2 teaspoons vegetable oil 1/4 cup […]
Choosing the Best Hay for Your Horse High-quality hay can be an important source of essential nutrients in your horse’s diet. A horse’s protein and energy requirements depend on age, stage of development, metabolism and workload. A mature horse will eat 2 to 2.5% of its body weight a day, and for optimum health, nutritionists […]
Should I Sweat It? Anhidrosis is a term given to horses that do not sweat, and this condition is most common in hot, humid climates like where we live in the Southeast. We do not know exactly what causes anhidrosis, however it is believed to be a problem with sweat glands and their response to […]
Summer is the time of year when mosquitoes are in full swing. Several diseases that are transmitted by these pesky insects come to mind including Eastern and Western Equine Encephalomyelitis and West Nile Virus (WNV). Since first being recognized in the US in 1999, West Nile Virus has posed a serious threat to horses and […]
